The Evolution of Childhood

By catalinaherrerap
  • Ancient Age
    1000 BCE

    Ancient Age

    Childhood was not tolerated during this era. If they survived the first years of their life, they were used to farm and hunt.
    "Thousands of bones of sacrificed children have been dug up by archeologists, often with inscriptions identifying the victims as first-born sons of noble families, reaching in time all the way back to the Jericho of 7,000 B.C. "
  • Greek era
    10 BCE

    Greek era

    Education during childhood starts to take place. Children begin to be viewed as citizenship and start going to school (mainly boys)
  • IV century
    300

    IV century

    During this time, children were considered the parent's property. Discrimination against girls/woman starts to take place. The idea of God and christianity were the bases of their education.
  • XVII Century

    XVII Century

    Unethical practices of education were taking place, however they were not done with a negative intent.
    "Severe whipping of young children with various instruments “at school and at home seems to have been as common"
  • XIX Century

    XIX Century

    Education began at an earlier age. Child labor and abuse decreased. Parents began to care more about their children's wellbeing and protection.
  • XX Century

    XX Century

    Childhood violence started decreasing as people became more informed about their necessities. Parents began playing a more present roles in the child's life. Early education became more important.
  • XXI Century

    XXI Century

    It is recognized that childhood is a vulnerable stage so greater effort and protection is put into their education. Parents are not only focused on their education but their creativity and self identity are also brought into light. Boys and girls are seen more equally.